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Ancient X-Files

2010

Ancient X-Files

2010
7.6
Ancient X Files travels around the world to solve some intriguing riddles. Each story is a piece of detective work by an expert trying to make sense of some puzzling ancient artefact, to find the truth behind some extraordinary legend, to discover the origins of a bizarre myth or to establish the authenticity of a venerated religious relic. This series explores the bits of archaeology and history which seem to defy explanation. Our experts are following chains of clues and putting theories to the test, in an effort to explain the unexplained. Ancient X Files investigates claims about the whereabouts of the lost Ark of the Covenant; attempts to establish the authenticity of a cup some believe to be the Holy Grail; tries to de-code the mysterious Phaistos disc; investigates a cloth which is believed to carry traces of the DNA of Jesus Christ; and deciphers an encrypted book of alchemy written by the great Sir Isaac Newton.
Wild Yellowstone

2015

Wild Yellowstone

2015
7
Yellowstone challenges every animal that lives in this Rocky Mountain wilderness; in summer it pitches them into battle against one another for food, territories and mates, in winter it forces them into a struggle for survival.
Mother Undercover

2023

Mother Undercover

2023
7
Follow mothers who go to extreme lengths to save and protect their children from murder, international kidnapping, mass suicide and judicial corruption. The episodes will reveal how each mother took matters into their own hands and organized covert operations.
Buried Secrets of WWII

2019

Buried Secrets of WWII

2019
6.1
Remote sensing techniques tell the stories of WWII battles and campaigns, the details of which have been lost in the fog of war, misinterpreted or overtaken by the landscape.
Life Below Zero: Next Generation

2020

Life Below Zero: Next Generation

2020
8.8
Individuals who have recently left their traditional lifestyle behind face a challenging new world off the grid in the wilds of Alaska.
Daughters of the Cult

2024

Daughters of the Cult

2024
5.4
A deep-dive into the history of a splinter group of Mormon fundamentalist cult members who perpetrate a deadly wave of violence and abuse for decades in the name of their fanatical prophet, Ervil LeBaron.
Clutch: The NBA Playoffs

2024

Clutch: The NBA Playoffs

2024
An in-depth look at the 2024 NBA Playoffs on and off the court featuring Zion Williamson, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, P.J. Washington, Jaylen Brown, and others.
Witness to Disaster

2019

Witness to Disaster

2019
6
Hard-hitting amateur, CCTV and news footage reveals how some of the world's biggest natural disasters took away people's lives, homes and hope in Witness Disaster.
＜JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL＞ THE ORIGINAL

2024

＜JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL＞ THE ORIGINAL

2024
8.5
Despite his natural talent and remarkable achievements that followed, Jung Kook continues to chart his own course. This documentary covers his first solo single debut to unreleased interviews, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, and the full version of "Jung Kook ‘GOLDEN' Live On Stage."
Wild Chile

2018

Wild Chile

2018
7.8
This spectacular documentary series invites us to visit Chile. Traveling behind the tracks of its great animal diversity, Chile also offers impressive geographical variations, from the cold coasts of the south to the Andes mountain range and its fantastic landscapes. Chile, a magical and captivating country where the sky embraces the sea while it unites with the earth.
Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory

2022

Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory

2022
7.6
Follow the escapades of a young Explorer as he travels the world capturing extraordinary footage of wild animals.
India from Above

2020

India from Above

2020
6
In India From Above, cutting-edge aerial footage reveals how India, which is at once both modern and steeped in ancient mysticism, is shaped by its developed and untouched landscapes.
Vince's Places

2022

Vince's Places

2022
Vince Carter tells stories from basketball history and visits with some of the game's greatest icons, capturing the extraordinary moments, fierce rivalries, and incredible displays of athleticism that have captivated fans around the world.
The Wizard of Paws

2020

The Wizard of Paws

2020
Animal prosthetics expert Derrick Campana travels across the country to help animals with limited mobility. Through his organization Bionic Pets, Derrick builds custom artificial limbs for dogs, goats, cows, and horses (and even elephants!) so they may overcome injury, deformity, or amputation. But it’s not just the loveable critters that are changed forever—the families of the pets also find hope and healing through Derrick’s kindness and generosity. It’s feel-good TV at its finest!
Earth Moods

2021

Earth Moods

2021
7.8
The series takes viewers on the ultimate retreat—transporting them to a vast array of colorful and calming corners of the world. Viewers travel to blue glaciers, arid deserts, lush rainforests and pulsating metropolises to escape from the cacophony of everyday life.
Jungle Animal Rescue

2020

Jungle Animal Rescue

2020
6
A land of elephants, tigers, leopards and bears, India is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth. But it's also home to 1.3 billion people who increasingly compete with wild animals for living space. Now, a dedicated team of conservationists and vets are on a mission to rescue animals in distress and find a way for India's people and wildlife to coexist in harmony.
Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings

2019

Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings

2019
International teams of Egyptologists unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Continent 7: Antarctica

2016

Continent 7: Antarctica

2016
6.4
Take a journey to Antarctica to experience the world’s most extreme wilderness, to see the massive undertaking it is to support human life there, and to chronicle the world-changing science being done. Embed with missions on the ice, underneath it, and atop some of its peaks, as scientists and survival experts join forces to fight brutal conditions to help change the world.
Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya

2021

Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya

2021
Archaeologists search for evidence of the Maya civilisation and what became of it, making use of revolutionary new technology harnessing particles from space to analyse a 1200-year-old temple, while another team digs into a lakebed to search for clues to why the Maya abandoned their magnificent cities.
Out There with Jack Randall

2019

Out There with Jack Randall

2019
6.3
Zoologist Jack Randall journeys into Australia's Outback to encounter extraordinary wildlife.